United High School - La Vista Shamrock Yearbook (Armagh, PA)

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Larry and Ken sand off old paint on the tractor while Henry prepares to spray on fresh paint. Mr. Clendenen demonstrates the use of the distributor on the tractor. The Ag boys weed plants in the greenhouse. 11

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Mr. Clendenen has a calf; Its color is black and white. And everywhere the Ag boys go The calf is there all right. Sain and Richard demonstrate the proper procedure for welding. Ernest, Ralph, and Jim test spark plugs for tractor. Agriculture The Vocational Agriculture Curriculum trains Ixjvs to become scientific farmers, fruit growers, poultry and livestock raisers, etc. By proper selection of electives, this course will prepare a boy for the Vocational Agriculture Course at a college or university such as Pennsylvania State University. Our Ag boys have won honors for themselves and for our school by winning many agricultural contests both on the local and state level.

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Barb: “Hemlines are up this year. ’ Doris: “Yes, but not too high.” Theadora: “With a needle and thread your fingers get red; but with a sewing machine you can sew till you're dead.” Carole: “You eat what you can - - - - -Ruth: “and what you can't—you can.” Hem Ccchcftticd The vocational home economics curriculum teaches girls to become efficient homemakers. It prepares them for various modem methods of household management. It also prepares them for jobs in dietetics, decoration, food preparation, consumer service, restaurant service, cafeterias, public school work, etc. and may prepare a student for nursing if careful planning is given to the selection of electives. 12